Haematuria: the causes of blood in the urine
Haematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. Haematuria is defined as microscopic when it is detected on…
Ligaments injuries: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Ligaments are the fibres that bind bones together. They are made up of very strong fibres, but if subjected to too…
Hepatitis B: symptoms and treatment
Hepatitis B (Hbv) is a highly contagious infectious liver disease caused by a DNA virus that is transmitted through…
Nail melanoma: prevention and early diagnosis
Nail melanoma: This article draws from the paper by Dr Nevice Davis, an Australian surgeon and researcher,…
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: what it is and what it entails
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy is a hereditary heart disease that is difficult to recognise, but can be diagnosed as…
Migraine: causes, symptoms and prevention
Migraine is a particular form of headache. Its clinical relevance derives from the intensity and frequency of the…
Diabetic microangiopathy: what it is and how to treat it
Diabetic microangiopathy is an important complication that affects the small vessels of various organs and can…
Inguinal hernia: symptoms and treatment
An inguinal hernia is the leakage of abdominal viscera through an area of wall weakness, due to the presence of the…
False myths and Hamletic doubts: does a low temperature cause a cold?
Colds are often associated with the cold, with a so-called 'cold snap', but in reality it is a viral infection and…
Calf cramps: could be peripheral obstructive arteriopathy
Let's talk about peripheral obstructive arteriopathy: all organs and tissues in our body need blood to survive